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Phoning It In

Charles Oliver | 8.30.2004 12:00 AM

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Muslims in Malaysia could find themselves in court if they play text-messaging games on their telephones. The National Fatwa Council, which is appointed by the government, says that using text-messaging to play quiz games for prizes is a form of gambling, which is against Islamic law.

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Charles Oliver is a contributing editor at Reason.

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